A child eats enough calories, mostly as starchy food, but very little protein. The child has thin limbs, a swollen belly and puffy feet. The likely condition is

marasmusCorrect answerYour answerscurvyCorrect answerYour answergoitreCorrect answerYour answerkwashiorkorCorrect answerYour answer

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Correct answer: D

Kwashiorkor is caused mainly by a lack of protein even when calories are enough.
Fluid collects in the tissues, causing the swollen belly and puffy feet.

Worth noting

Marasmus is a lack of both protein and calories, and causes wasting without the swelling.

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